S.2493

Increases the penalties for reckless driving from a misdemeanor first offense to a felony, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five thousand dollars ($5,000).

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2493 increases the penalty for a first offense of reckless driving from a misdemeanor to a felony.

Rhode Island S2493 amends the state's motor vehicle offenses to elevate the penalty for a first offense of reckless driving from a misdemeanor to a felony. The bill imposes a potential prison sentence of up to five years and a fine ranging from one thousand dollars ($1,000) to five thousand dollars ($5,000). This change takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 9

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Feb 6

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary